NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad better known as NALSAR Hyderabad, is a popular choice among law aspirants. The CLAT 2026 score required for NALSAR Hyderabad admission is second only to NLSIU Bengaluru. The university is ranked third in the NIRF Law rankings 2025 and the NALSAR Hyderabad cut-off 2026 is relatively higher than the CLAT cut-off for a majority of the participating NLUs. The CLAT 2026 score required for NALSAR Hyderabad is also higher as the university is often higher on the candidate’s NLU preference list. The Consortium of NLUs will conduct CLAT 2026 on December 7, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM. Through the Common Law Admission Test, candidates will be admitted into the BA LLB and LLM programmes of NALSAR Hyderabad. Read on to get all the details of the CLAT score required for NALSAR Hyderabad admission, including the cut-off marks, cut-off rank, and seat matrix.
The CLAT UG programme has 3,705 seats and the CLAT PG programme offers 1,436 seats. In addition, 247 UG and 69 PG seats are earmarked for NRI and foreign nationals, along with 140 UG and 94 PG supernumerary seats. This takes the total seat count to 4,092 for UG programmes and 1,599 for PG programmes.
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A good CLAT score for NALSAR Hyderabad will depend on factors such as the seat intake of the university, reservation criteria, difficulty level of the exam, and the preferences given by candidates. NALSAR Hyderabad offers 132 seats for its BA LLB programme and 66 seats for its LLM programme.
Given below are the factors that are likely to influence the NALSAR Hyderabad 2026 cut-off
Exam Difficulty Level: An easier CLAT 2026 exam will lead to students collectively scoring high marks, which will drive the CLAT 2026 score required for NALSAR Hyderabad higher.
NLU Preferences: The candidates are required to submit their NLU preference list after the CLAT 2026 result. The more the number of candidates who have NALSAR Hyderabad at the top of their list, the higher the CLAT score required for NALSAR Hyderabad admissions.
Number of CLAT applicants: The number of candidates who registered for CLAT was the highest last year. As a general rule, the higher the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the higher the CLAT cut-off is likely to be.
NALSAR Hyderabad Reservation Criteria: The Consortium of NLUs lays down the CLAT 2026 reservation criteria for conducting NLU admissions. The NALSAR Hyderabad 2026 cut-off will vary across categories as per the reservation criteria and seat matrix.
A good score in CLAT 2026 for top NLUs is usually 91+ marks (out of 120) for the general category and is likely to decrease gradually for other reserved categories. The CLAT cut-off for NALSAR Hyderabad is expected to be in the same range as it is in the top half of the rank-wise list of NLUs in the country. The details of the CLAT rank and score required for NALSAR Hyderabad are given below.
Category | NALSAR Hyderabad Cut-Off Marks | NALSAR Hyderabad Cut-Off Rank |
|---|---|---|
General | 91 | 162 |
EWS | 90.25 | 546 |
OBC | 86.5 | 1219 |
SC | 80.5 | 3273 |
ST | 79.5 | 3621 |
The CLAT seat intake and the reservation criteria will have a significant impact on the required CLAT score for NALSAR Hyderabad admissions. The seat matrix and the reservation criteria of the university are given below.
Course | Seats |
|---|---|
BA LLB (Hons.) | 132 |
LLM | 66 |
Category | BA LLB | LLM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Category-wise Total Seats | No. of Seats for All India Candidates (75%) | Number of Seats for Resident Students of Telangana (25%) | Category-wise Total Seats | No. of Seats for All India Candidates (75%) | Number of Seats for Resident Students of Telangana (25%) | |
Unreserved | 66 | 51 | 15 | 33 | 25 | 08 |
Scheduled Caste | 19 | 14 (15%) | 05 (15%) | 09 | 07 (15%) | 02 (15%) |
Scheduled Tribe | 8 | 7 (7.5%) | 01 (6%) | 04 | 03 (7.5%) | 01 (6%) |
OBC / BC (Non Creamy Layer) | 26 | 17 (18%) | 09 (29%) (A(7%)-02; B(10%)-03 C(1%)-01; D(7%)-02; E(4%)-01) | 14 | 10 (20%) | 04 (29%) (A(7%)-01; B(10%)-01; C(1%)-00; D(7%)-01; E(4%)-01) |
EWS | 13 | 10 (10%) | 03 (10%) | 06 | 05 (10%) | 01 (10%) |
Total | 132 | 99 | 33 | 66 | 50 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CLAT score required for NALSAR Hyderabad is expected to be around 91+ marks for a general candidate.
77 may be a good score for NALSAR Hyderabad for an ST candidate. However, for candidates from other categories, 77 may not be a good score.
The seat intake of NALSAR Hyderabad is 132 seats for BA LLB and 66 seats for LLM.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
With 83 marks in CLAT 2026 under the MBC category, getting NLU Jodhpur is possible but not guaranteed.
Based on previous years’ trends, the cutoff usually falls around 82–85 marks.
If your rank lies within the cutoff range, your chances improve.
Admission often becomes more likely in the later counselling rounds.
Your category reservation and preference order will play an important role.
Hope it will help you!!!
Hello aspirant,
Your anticipated cutoff range for top and mid-tier NLUs would typically be 60–70+ marks with 58 marks in CLAT (EWS category). Chances in Tier-1 and Tier-2 NLUs are minimal at 58. Depending on the year, rank inflation, and EWS seat availability, you might have a slim chance in lower Tier-3 NLUs or through open seats/spot rounds.
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Hope it helps you
Hello,
With a score of 82 in CLAT 2026 under the EWS category, you do have a chance at getting into decent NLUs, but it may depend on the specific NLU and the cut-offs for this year.
Generally:
Top NLUs (like NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS, WBNUJS) usually have higher cut-offs, so 82 might be below their usual EWS opening rank.
Mid-tier NLUs (like HNLU, GNLU, RMLNLU, NLUJ) could be within reach.
Lower-ranked NLUs and state NLUs are more likely to accept your score.
Your best step is to check the previous years’ EWS cut-offs for each NLU to see where your rank might fit.
Hope it helps !
Hello aspirant,
Yes, you have a strong chance of getting into respectable NLUs with an EWS score of 82 on the CLAT 2026. You have a very good probability of getting into Tier-3 NLUs and a great possibility of getting into mid-tier (Tier-2) NLUs, but you are unlikely to get into top Tier-1 NLUs. Overall, this is a competitive and reasonable score, while your final result will rely on your rank, seat matrix, and counseling rounds.
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Hello,
NUJS is among the top tier law colleges in the country. A high score in CLAT is required to get into NUJS. For you, getting into NUJS is possible but challenging. The cut off for general category often is very high (+90), but you WB domicile improves your chances for admission. Keep an eye on the final rank list and cut off.
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